- Enrollment
- 1,382
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Darien, CT
Royle Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Royle Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 74/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090105000171
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Royle Elementary School earns 74/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Darien · Resource Index
- 74
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Connecticut
- 1.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Royle Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Royle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Darien, CT.
School address
District: Darien School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090105000171 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Royle Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 090105000171 · Darien, CT Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 9.5:1 · 1.1% lunch · RII 74
Nearest enrollment peer: Darien High School (1,382 students)
Royle Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE held 36.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Royle Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Darien High Sc
Darien High School
1,382 students
- Middlesex Midd
Middlesex Middle School
1,043 students
- Ox Ridge Eleme
Ox Ridge Elementary School
625 students
- Tokeneke Eleme 439
Tokeneke Elementary School
439 students
- Hindley Elemen 411
Hindley Elementary School
411 students
- This school 342
Royle Elementary School
342 students
What this shows Royle Elementary School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Royle Elementary School compares
Royle Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.1% | ▼ 97% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 15% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$26,998
per pupil, district-wide
- above Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 4.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Royle Elementary School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Darien School District reports $26,998 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Royle Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darien High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Middlesex Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ox Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tokeneke Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hindley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Royle Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 625
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Darien
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ox Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
625 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Tokeneke Elementary School
Standard public school
439 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
Hindley Elementary School
Standard public school
411 students 10:1 students per teacher
Holmes Elementary School
Standard public school
407 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Royle Elementary School
How many students attend Royle Elementary School?
Royle Elementary School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Darien, CT. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royle Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Royle Elementary School is 9.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 39% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Royle Elementary School?
1.1% of students at Royle Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Royle Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Royle Elementary School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Darien, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Royle Elementary School?
Royle Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 74/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Royle Elementary School rank among schools in Darien?
By Resource Investment Index, Royle Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Darien, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Darien on the city page.
What other schools are in Darien School District?
Besides Royle Elementary School, Darien School District also operates Darien High School (1,382 students), Middlesex Middle School (1,043 students), and Ox Ridge Elementary School (625 students). See the Darien School District district page for the complete list.